School Special Education Paraprofessional

Zen Educate
Elk River, MN, United States
$18-$23 an hour
Full-time
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Hiring multiple candidates, Easy Apply, Full Time Job DescriptionWe are looking for full-time school paraprofessionals, if you’re interested in starting in August, to work with K-12 special education students across the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

As a special education paraprofessional, you will support licensed teachers with academic adaptations, self-care, and social / behavioral needs of students in their classroom on either a one-to-one basis or group setting.

In this role, you will get the opportunity to positively contribute to the lives of children in special education and make a positive impact on their development.

This role comes with a competitive hourly rate between $18 - $23 per hour, paid weekly. With this role there is no requirement to work weekends and will be on a Monday to Friday schedule within hours of 7 : 30 - 3 : 00 / 4 : 30 pm.

This position is for the 2024-2025 school year. Responsibilities : Assisting licensed staff in the classroom Aid students in meeting their individualized education plan (IEP) Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning Work with individuals and / or small groups when activities and assignments are presented Provides support for students in crisis Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student's learning experiences and support them as needed Benefits : Weekly pay Paid Sick Leave 401K (certain eligibility criteria) 1 year of paraprofessional training provided Required Qualifications : 60 college credits or higher, or A passing score on the Paraeducator Assessment (65% or higher on the Instructional Support test and 70% or higher on the Knowledge and Application test), or A passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment (combined score of 460 or above) 1-year experience working with children in a classroom setting Applicants must have professional proficiency in English US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time.

Preferred Qualifications : Behavioral Technician or PCA experience working with children Past work experience in a school with children with special needs Why Zen?

Zen Educate makes finding your perfect role in education easier! We are a company dedicated to matching you to your ideal education position based on your preferences and getting you into a school (or daycare) you love! We pride ourselves on providing continuous, personalized support throughout your application process.

We are a company ready to make a difference in education and support the current educator shortage. Ref : INDUS-MSP-TA

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